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Fourth cancer
Pathology report states squamous cell carcinoma. Not a blood cancer, but posted here as fellow blood cancer patients are my second family. Apparently confined to the skin. So an excision and topical c…
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8 comments
0 point
Started by po18guy
Most recent by ShadyGuy
Jun 2, 2023
Lymphoma (Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin)
‘Just never give up’: message from a cancer survivor "(NEGU) Never Ever Give Up"
Hello, everyone. The following video shows the reason we always say on here-------- "(NEGU) Never Ever Give Up" I would like to share with you a short video of an amazing story of this woman who conqu…
135 views
2 comments
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Started by wbcgaruss
Most recent by wbcgaruss
Jun 2, 2023
Head and Neck Cancer
ROLL CALL 2022 - First Posting January 1, 2022
CivilMatt note to members: Now that I have 2 weeks+ under my belt in dealing with the bringing together the New Roll Call and the new CSN format. I would have to say, “the appearance of the Roll Call …
2037 views
58 comments
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Started by CivilMatt
Most recent by wbcgaruss
Jun 2, 2023
Head and Neck Cancer
23 Yr Old Vet with Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma
I returned from a deployment overseas Dec. 2021. October 2022, I started feeling very tired and unwell. My physical medicine and rehab doctor (from injuries obtained while deployed) finally convinced …
65 views
1 comments
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Started by SteelEyes
Most recent by Still Surviving
Jun 2, 2023
Military Cancer Survivors
Recurrence of papillary thyroid carcinoma
Hey! I was 21 when I was diagnosed with papillary thyroid carcinoma and underwent a total thyroidectomy followed by RAI. Now after 2 years cancer reoccurred and I had to undergo another surgery. Just …
1167 views
10 comments
3 points
Started by Petsy_33
Most recent by Still Surviving
Jun 2, 2023
Thyroid Cancer
Dad-Liver Cancer
May 2015 my dad was diagnosed with a tumor the size of a gulf ball and a small mass on his lung. He is wine alcoholic as well and was also diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver. In June 2015 he was re…
225 views
2 comments
0 point
Started by tksmiith2005
Most recent by Holstein
Jun 1, 2023
Liver Cancer
Treating squamous cell carcinoma on face
Has anyone used fluoruracil cream for squamous cell carcinoma on the face( forehead)? How was your experience as far as pain, side effects and was there anything you used, did to help with side effect…
551 views
5 comments
0 point
Started by 11Balboa
Most recent by bhepburn
Jun 1, 2023
Skin Cancer
(CAPEOX) capecitabine-pill vs. 5FU IV
Looking for anyone that has input on treatment with CAPEOX in pill form vs. 5FU over two day period via a take home pump. The Med Star Georgetown University Hospital treats with the CAPEOX pill due to…
952 views
20 comments
1 points
Started by shu273
Most recent by Emmanuel89
Jun 1, 2023
Colorectal Cancer
CEA explained, please!
Can someone please give me a very simplistic explanation of CEA levels. My husband had an emergency colonectomy in January and was diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer. CEA was 6.7. He started Xelox (…
511 views
8 comments
0 point
Started by kblairj
Most recent by kblairj
Jun 1, 2023
Colorectal Cancer
Diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer.
I having left side vocal cord palsy since Feb 2023. Then, I was diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer last two week and had Thyroid removed entirely 3 days ago. Doctor looked at the physical form of tumor usi…
299 views
2 comments
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Started by cocowarrior
Most recent by Miles' mom
Jun 1, 2023
Thyroid Cancer
Pet scan not clean
I just received my pet scan on line. It should my lymphoma in my lymph nodes gone. Nbut it shows activity in my sternum w hi hi I haven’t heard before. I had breast cancer 10 years ago and had a bilat…
154 views
3 comments
0 point
Started by giuliano
Most recent by po18guy
May 31, 2023
Lymphoma (Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin)
Checking In! Year 2 Surgery Anniversary & NED!
Sorry I have not been around for months and trying to get caught up on many posts this morning. Always difficult to see new members joining the group but gratifying to read my positive posts and more …
150 views
4 comments
6 points
Started by woodstock99
Most recent by BluebirdOne
May 31, 2023
Uterine/Endometrial Cancer
Newbie question
Just got biopsy results... carcino sarcoma... I am a BC survivor, and 10 years on Tamoxifen... looks like this cancer is extremely complex and aggressive. Any recommendations for treatment in Whittier…
201 views
7 comments
0 point
Started by mab23
Most recent by mab23
May 30, 2023
Uterine/Endometrial Cancer
Sex after Mastectomy
I know the answer is going to be different for each person but I'm curious. If you're willing to share, (1) when were you told it was safe to resume sexual activity and (2) when did you actually resum…
193 views
0 point
Started by LovesPrimes
May 30, 2023
Breast Cancer
Uterine Cancer Mortality on the Rise, but Research Remains Underfunded
I came came across this article recently and it infuriated me. Very upset to read about uterine cancer funding particularly in relation to mortality. I was not really surprised that breast cancer is t…
141 views
1 comments
1 points
Started by woodstock99
Most recent by Mercorby
May 30, 2023
Uterine/Endometrial Cancer
I am 72 and have terrible vaginal dryness
I have tried just about everything I can find without much success. I thought Replens worked the best but my husband is telling me it burns his mouth during oral sex. He says the burn is similar to dr…
575 views
6 comments
0 point
Started by Michaelynn
Most recent by janice_S
May 30, 2023
Uterine/Endometrial Cancer
Hopeful news and why genetic testing is critical to us
328 views
9 comments
1 points
Started by NoTimeForCancer
Most recent by woodstock99
May 29, 2023
Uterine/Endometrial Cancer
How did you get your energy back?
"I finished my treatment back in December of last year, but I still haven't been able to regain my energy. I have no desire to do anything at all, and my life feels like a never-ending cycle of procra…
313 views
4 comments
0 point
Started by loloALB
Most recent by loloALB
May 29, 2023
Breast Cancer
Memorial Day May 29, 2023 We Honor and Remember our Fallen
Monday the 29th is Memorial Day, a day set aside to honor our country's servicemen and women who died in service to our country and who gave their all. These are the ones who gave their lives for thei…
32 views
1 points
Started by wbcgaruss
May 29, 2023
Head and Neck Cancer
Rectal cancer on sacrum
Hi! I am a new poster here. My father was diagnosed in May 2021 with rectal cancer stage 3 with involvement on the sacrum. Radiation didn’t do much and he has been stable on panitumumab and folfiri fo…
281 views
3 comments
0 point
Started by Claire_French
Most recent by sgold88
May 29, 2023
Colorectal Cancer
Double mastectomy How long till I feel better
I know it takes a while but I was wondering when the swelling and discomfort might stop?
478 views
17 comments
1 points
Started by Buddybutton
Most recent by Buddybutton
May 28, 2023
Breast Cancer
Relentless ANGER!!
Metastatic invasive ductal carcinoma currently stage 3C - so far! Still need bone scan! I read online these "stages" were supposed to go through and eventually we are supposed to arrive at "acceptance…
795 views
9 comments
4 points
Started by gizmocat123
Most recent by Widdershins3
May 28, 2023
Breast Cancer
Dr. Question
Has anyone treated with Dr. Im in Whittier, CA? Recently diagnosed with endometrial carcino sarcoma. I am thinking I should consult at City of Hope... at the very beginning of this journey. I am a 13 …
101 views
0 point
Started by mab23
May 28, 2023
Gynecological Cancers (other than ovarian and uterine)
Two months in
Hi all! 30 yo female with current diagnosis of stage 4 rectal with metastasis on liver as well as bone. Just finished round 3 of 12. I’ve done 5 rounds of radiation on Mets on my hips. Currently on ir…
734 views
10 comments
0 point
Started by lina_sue
Most recent by sgold88
May 28, 2023
Colorectal Cancer
Emotional
When I was approaching the oncologist's office yesterday 1 month after completing my chemo, a mom (with head cover) and her daughter were just walking out. The daughter gave her mom a big hug and said…
318 views
13 comments
2 points
Started by BethInAz
Most recent by TerryRN
May 28, 2023
Breast Cancer
renal cancer
On Dec. 19 I had a cancerous kidney removed and was given a clean bill. However, a followup CTScan revealed that the renal cancer had infected my lungs. The oncologist ordered a brain MRI which came o…
541 views
22 comments
0 point
Started by franksalo
Most recent by TerryRN
May 28, 2023
Kidney Cancer
DIEP flap surgery...anybody else having problems?
I've been waiting for over 6 months to get breast reconstruction. My insurance won't cover the doctor cause he's out of network; but he's the ONLY doctor in my area that performs the DIEP flap surgery…
136 views
2 comments
0 point
Started by Mstuk7
Most recent by mapilar
May 27, 2023
Breast Cancer
UPDATE
My surgery is scheduled for this coming Monday. There was a cancellation so I am able to get it done sooner. A big thanks to all of you for the encouragement. Will update from the hospital.
307 views
11 comments
0 point
Started by Canadian Sandy
Most recent by PamRav
May 27, 2023
Colorectal Cancer
Recently diagnosed
Hello all. Hope everyone is staying healthy and taking care of them selves. I’m a 48 year old male. Had my first colonoscopy on 04/17. During the procedure a 2x2cm polyp was discovered in my Sigmoid c…
849 views
30 comments
0 point
Started by bdix4573
Most recent by SandiaBuddy
May 26, 2023
Colorectal Cancer
First CT results mid-chemo--what to make of this?
My husband got his first CT scans since starting chemo--he has Stage IV with peritoneal mets. Everything is clear--he originally had lymph involvement and some suspicious lung spots, and he had an eme…
405 views
9 comments
0 point
Started by kblairj
Most recent by kblairj
May 26, 2023
Colorectal Cancer

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‘Just never give up’: message from a cancer survivor "(NEGU) Never Ever Give Up"

ROLL CALL 2022 - First Posting January 1, 2022

23 Yr Old Vet with Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma

Recurrence of papillary thyroid carcinoma

Dad-Liver Cancer

Treating squamous cell carcinoma on face

(CAPEOX) capecitabine-pill vs. 5FU IV

CEA explained, please!

Diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer.

Pet scan not clean

Checking In! Year 2 Surgery Anniversary & NED!

Newbie question

Sex after Mastectomy

Uterine Cancer Mortality on the Rise, but Research Remains Underfunded

I am 72 and have terrible vaginal dryness

Hopeful news and why genetic testing is critical to us

How did you get your energy back?

Memorial Day May 29, 2023 We Honor and Remember our Fallen

Rectal cancer on sacrum

Double mastectomy How long till I feel better

Relentless ANGER!!

Dr. Question

Two months in

Emotional

renal cancer

DIEP flap surgery...anybody else having problems?

UPDATE

Recently diagnosed

First CT results mid-chemo--what to make of this?

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